Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then stir in shredded cheddar and chives.
- Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Brush tops with extra melted butter while warm and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, measure flour loosely and level it to avoid denser muffins. Grate cheddar from a block for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg